The Kentucky Wildcats have had a rollercoaster offseason. After 15 seasons, John Calipari stepped down as Kentucky’s head coach to take the same job at Arkansas. Its entire Kentucky basketball roster has either graduated or transferred through the 2023-24 college basketball season, leaving Kentucky without a head coach or scholarship player. The Wildcats turned to one of their own to usher in a new era when they hired Mark Pope, a standout linebacker on the team’s 1996 national championship team.
All but one member of Kentucky’s recruiting class followed Calipari to Fayetteville, leaving Pope with the unenviable task of completely rebuilding Kentucky’s basketball team. The Wildcats have hit the transfer window hard and remain in contact with a number of players. If you love the Wildcats, or just want the latest roster and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to See what the team of certified insiders has to say on CatsPause, the 247Sports affiliate covering Kentucky.
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Pope had to hit the ground running when he was named Kentucky’s new head coach, as several members of last year’s Kentucky basketball roster left Lexington. Forward Zvonimir Ivicic is the first player to follow Calipari to Arkansas, and guard/small forward Adu Tierro after playing the last two seasons with Coach Cal. Aaron Bradshaw committed to Ohio State, and linebacker Joey Hart will be on Ball State’s roster next season. Point guard DJ Wagner will follow Calipari to Arkansas.
Justin Edwards, Rob Dillingham and Ugona Onyenso have made final decisions to declare for the draft. Kentucky will also be without leading scorers Tre Mitchell and Antonio Reaves next season as both players have graduated. Join CatsPause to see the latest Kentucky roster changes.
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Pope and his staff have had a lot of success with the Kentucky Basketball Register transfer portal. The Wildcats have the No. 5 transfer class in the country, according to 247Sports. They added some proven veterans and some young players at a high position.
Former Oklahoma State center Brandon Garrison and former San Diego State linebacker Lamont Butler Jr. lead Pope’s transfer class. Garrison played one season in Stillwater, averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game and was a five-star recruit. in the 2023 cycle. Butler was a key role for the Aztecs in the national championship game in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Join CatsPause for the latest Kentucky listings.
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Pope could also bring at least one big BYU player with him, so sure Join CatsPause to see who it is and get the scoop on the insider list.
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